Old Growth Strategic Review

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Last mentioned: Mar 21, 2026

Timeline

  1. Expert Warning

    Environmental analysts report ongoing logging in areas promised for protection, citing regulatory failures.

  2. Deferral Process Announced

    B.C. government identifies 2.6 million hectares of at-risk old growth for potential deferral.

  3. OGSR Report Released

    Independent panel submits 14 recommendations to protect old-growth forests.

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B.C. Regulatory Gaps Enable Continued Old-Growth Logging Despite Protections

Environmental experts are sounding the alarm as the British Columbia government continues to issue logging permits for old-growth forests, contradicting previous conservation pledges. This regulatory disconnect highlights significant enforcement gaps and poses legal risks for forestry firms navigating evolving environmental standards.

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